Shriya Velichala
Shriya Velichala
  • Year:
    Fy.
  • Hometown:
    Arcadia, CA
  • High School:
    Arcadia
  • Events:
    Sprints/Hurdles
  • Major:
    Economics
  • College:
    Claremont McKenna

Bio



TFRRS Results

At CMS
2022-23 (First-Year)

USTFCCCA All-Academic selection ... SCIAC All-Academic Team ... Qualified for the finals in the 400-meter hurdles at the SCIAC Championships, earning sixth place ... Had a PR in the 400-meter hurdles at the Redlands Final Qualifier, finishing in 1:03.43, which ranked No. 32 in the nation ... Finished second in the 400 hurdles at the third SCIAC Multi-Dual which CMS hosted, as well as first in the 4x400 and third in the 4x100 ... Had a PR in the 400 meters at the second SCIAC Multi-Dual hosted by Occidental, finishing in 1:00.16 to come in fourth ... Took first in the 400 at the CMS Outdoor Indoor Distances Meet in 1:01.52.

Prior to CMS
Attended Arcadia High School, where she was a member of the track and field team ... Was the 2022 Pacific League champion in the 400, 300H, 4x100, and 4x400, while also earning first-team all-league in the 400 & 300H ... Earned second place in the 300H at CIF Southern Section Division 1 Finals ... Was the 2022 team MVP and Top Hurdler, and captured the Arcadia HS 300m hurdle record... Earned Arcadia High School Academic Athlete Award ... Helped Arcadia to 2019 and 2022 Pacific League Championships.

Personal
Attends Claremont McKenna, where she majors in economics ... Would like to potentially pursue a pre-law path academically. 

News Mentions

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Bitetti Sweeps 1500, 5000 but Athenas Track and Field Finishes a Close Third at SCIACs

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Natalie Bitetti won both the 1500 meters and the 5000 meters, leading a 1-2-3-4 finish in the 1500 with Riley Capuano and...

April 29, 2024

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Hekster, Marsyla Win Events as Athenas Hold Narrow Lead at SCIAC Championships

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Antonia Hekster took first place in the hammer throw by a margin of almost 18 feet, and Elle Marsyla took first in the 10000...

April 28, 2024

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Seifert Ties for First in Pole Vault at Redlands Invitational for Athenas

REDLANDS, CA - Madeline Seifert tied for first place in the pole vault with a top clearance of 3.35 meters (10'11 3/4") to highlight the...

March 16, 2024

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Natalie Bitetti Earns Runner-Up Finish in 3000 Meters at NCAA Indoor Championships

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Natalie Bitetti earned her second runner-up finish in an NCAA Championship event so far during her senior season, as she...

March 9, 2024

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DMR Team Finishes Third at Nationals for CMS Women's Track and Field

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's distance medley relay team of Riley Capuano, Shriya Velichala, Laura Zimmer and Natalie...

March 8, 2024

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Athenas Win DMR, 4x800 at Annual Rossi Relays

CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's track and field team saw the 4x800 and the distance medley each finished in first place at...

February 25, 2024

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Athenas Win Five Events at Pomona-Pitzer All-Comers Track and Field Meet

CLAREMONT, Calif. - The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's track and field team competed in its first outdoor event of the 2024 season and took first...

February 17, 2024

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CMS Women's Track and Field Opens Season with Strong Showing at OIDFE Challenge

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Laura Zimmer (1000 meters), Natalie Bitetti (mile), and Madeline Seifert (pole vault) took individual wins as the...

January 27, 2024